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The Mighty Elks, currently playing 3 Senior teams, U6-Colts Mini/Juniors sections + Girls U12 & U14s. New players, supports, volunteers etc... always welcome!

The Official Ilkeston Rugby Union Footbal Club website, open to everyone. We're a friendly and social club, with a great infrastructure. We have a successful senior section covering 4 divisions and a thriving Junior section concentrating on Player development and involvement.

31/10/2026

🏉🍻 GREENE KING MAN OF THE MATCH! 🍻🏉

This season, we’re delighted to have teamed up with Greene King, who are now proudly supplying the beers in the Stute! 🍺

With their shared passion for rugby, Greene King have also come on board as our official Man of the Match Sponsor! 👏

Recognising the hard graft, commitment and effort put in on the pitch, Greene King will be rewarding each week’s standout performer with 4 well-earned beers! 🍻💪

🏆 TODAY’S MAN OF THE MATCH – JOEL HAIGH! 🏆

Today’s fantastic home victory against Paviors saw Joel Haigh pick up the Greene King Man of the Match award on what was an extra-special occasion – his 200TH APPEARANCE for the club! 💪🏉

What a way to mark a milestone! 200 appearances, a home win and a Man of the Match performance to top it off! 👏🔥

A massive congratulations to Joel and a huge thank you to Greene King for their continued support of the club!

🍻 200 NOT OUT, HAIGHY! 🍻

31/10/2026

The Field is ready, Ilkeston v Paviors, 3pm ko, let battle commence!
Come along and watch some fantastic rugby, £4 entrance fee, U16’s FREE

31/10/2026

Your Matchday program for Ilkeston 1st XV vs Paviors XV Saturday 31st October now available
https://www.ilkestonrugby.com/a/match-day-programmes-66737.html

30/10/2026

📣 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Your 1st and 2nd XV Squads for this Weekend

🗓️ Saturday 31st October

1st XV
🕒 3:00
📍 The Stute

2nd XV
🕑2:30
📍The Stute

Don’t you just LOVE it when both teams are at home?!

This Halloween, there’s only one place to be… THE STUTE! 🏉🎃

We’ve got a SPOOK-TACULAR Super Saturday lined up, with both teams in action on home turf! 👻💪

So grab your mates, get down to the Stute, sink some BOO-ze 🍺 and enjoy a fang-tastic afternoon of rugby! 🧛‍♂️🏉

🏉 A VERY SPECIAL MILESTONE! 🏉

This Saturday also marks a HUGE occasion for our stalwart scrum-half, JOEL HAIGH, as he pulls on the Stute shirt for his 200TH GAME! 👏🔥

200 games of passion, commitment and putting his body on the line for the badge! 💪🏉

Joel had this to say about the occasion
“Finally made it into the 200 club for the mighty Elks! It’s been a privilege to line up alongside so many great lads over the years and to represent such a fantastic club. I’m proud to wear the jersey and to bleed green. Bring on 250. We Are! 💚🦌💙”

Let’s get a big crowd down to cheer on both teams and give Joel the reception he deserves! 🍻👏

30/10/2026

📣 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 📣

We’re delighted to announce that our 1st XV flanker Joel Naylor is proudly sponsored by Snap Fitness Ilkeston for the 2026/27 season!

🏋️ ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

Located in the heart of Ilkeston on South Street, Snap Fitness Ilkeston is a modern, fully equipped 24/7 gym dedicated to helping people achieve their health and fitness goals.

Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve your fitness or simply lead a healthier lifestyle, Snap Fitness has something for everyone!

✅ 24/7 gym access for members
✅ State-of-the-art strength and cardio equipment
✅ Functional training and free weights
✅ Group fitness classes
✅ Personal training and expert support
✅ A friendly, welcoming fitness community

With fantastic facilities and a supportive team, Snap Fitness Ilkeston provides the perfect environment to work towards your fitness goals, whatever your experience level.

🤝 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

A massive thank you to everyone at Snap Fitness Ilkeston for backing Joel and supporting grassroots rugby. Sponsorships like these make a real difference to our players and our club.

📍 South Street, Ilkeston
🌐 www.snapfitness.co.uk/gyms/ilkeston
📞 0115 930 2403

💪 STRONGER TOGETHER – ON AND OFF THE PITCH! 🏉

29/10/2026

📣 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 📣

Two brothers. One sponsor. Double the support! 💪

Ste Keeton Roofing is doubling down on its support for Ilkeston Rugby Club this season!

Not only are they proudly sponsoring 1st XV second row Johnny Gavin, but they’re also backing his elder ( better looking ) brother , 1st XV prop Tom Gavin! 🟢⚪️

That’s two Gavin brothers proudly representing Ilkeston, both supported by one fantastic local business! 👏

A massive THANK YOU to Ste Keeton Roofing for their continued generosity and commitment to the club. Your support means a great deal to the Gavin brothers and everyone at Ilkeston Rugby Club! ❤️🏉

🏠 ABOUT STE KEETON ROOFING 🏠

Ste Keeton Roofing is a trusted, family-run business specialising in all aspects of domestic and commercial roofing. They also regularly work alongside other local businesses to deliver quality projects.

Their services include:

🏠 Pitched and flat roofs
🔨 New roofs, re-roofs and repairs
🪟 Roof window installations
⚒️ Lead and chimney work
🧰 Fascias, soffits and guttering

🎉 EXCLUSIVE CLUB OFFER! 🎉

As a thank you for the club’s support, Ste Keeton Roofing is offering 10% OFF for Ilkeston Rugby Club members! 🙌

📞 Call: 07931 202059
📧 Email: [email protected]

🟢⚪️ SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT OUR CLUB! 🟢⚪️

Two Gavins. One sponsor. One club. ❤️

28/10/2026

📣 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 📣

This season 1st XV Prop Alex Atkins is proudly sponsored. By ULTRANET LTD

💻🌐 UltraNet Ltd specialise in delivering reliable, high-quality connectivity and networking solutions, keeping businesses and customers connected.

💬 A word from our sponsors:

“We’re incredibly proud to sponsor Ilkeston Rugby Club and talented First Team player Alex Atkins.

Supporting local rugby and players like Alex is a fantastic way for us to give back to the sporting community and demonstrate our commitment to helping local talent thrive.

We wish Alex and everyone at Ilkeston Rugby Club every success for the season ahead and look forward to following their journey!”

Sponsorships like these make a real difference to grassroots rugby, helping our players and club continue to grow both on and off the pitch.

🏉 Alex Atkins 🤝 UltraNet Ltd

28/10/2026

🏉 WEEKEND FIXTURES 🏉

📍 At The Stute
➡️ 1st XV: Ilkeston VS Paviors
🕒 Kick Off : 3:00

📍 At The Stute
➡️ 2nd XV: Ilkeston II VS Belper II
🕒 Kick Off: 3:00

🎃👻 Both teams are playing at home this Halloween weekend!

Will The Elks serve up a spook-tacular performance and bag all the treats, or will their opponents play a wicked trick and steal the points? 🍬🏉

Who’s in for a treat, and who’s in for a fright? 👀🕸️

27/10/2026

📣 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT 📣

We are delighted to announce that Jake Lamb will once again be proudly sponsored by Keith Willis Associates for another season! 🤝🏉

Jake continues to play a massive role both on and off the pitch, leading by example as our Vice Captain while also putting in the hard work behind the scenes as Assistant Coach. 💪

💼 MEET OUR SPONSOR – KEITH WILLIS ASSOCIATES 💼

Based in Nottingham, Keith Willis Associates are dependable chartered accountants who pride themselves on their friendly approach, professional experience and passion for helping businesses succeed.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your business, their experienced team is ready to help!

✅ Bookkeeping
✅ Business Planning
✅ Payroll
✅ Taxation Services

Specialising in supporting small and medium-sized businesses, Keith Willis Associates provide tailored accounting solutions to take the stress out of managing your finances.

Their proactive approach means you can focus on what matters most – running and growing your business! 📈

💙💪 THANK YOU, KEITH WILLIS ASSOCIATES! 💪💙

Your continued support means a great deal to Jake and everyone at the club!

🏉 Here’s to another fantastic season together!

Address

The Stute, Hallam Fields Lane
Ilkeston
DE74AZ

Opening Hours

Friday	4pm - 10pm
Saturday	1pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 9pm

Telephone

4401159323244

Website

http://www.ilkestonrugby.com/

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